John Di Saia's Truth in Cosmetic Surgery blog this week ran a photo comparison of Barack Obama in his youth — prior to his rhinoplasty — and then more recently, after his nose job.

Dr. Di Saia wrote, “The old Barack image features a more rounded nasal tip. His later images look consistent with a minimal tip rhinoplasty to me. It makes for a more 'Caucasian' look. Maybe…”

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Barack Obama's nose job

The above photo was taken from the MakeMeHeal.com site, which also commented on the possiblility of Michelle Obama having had plastic surgery — not likely, according to the blogger who posted the above photo. In the same blog entry, the author comments on the possible plastic surgery that may have been performed on John McCain's wife, Cindy.